Fried Vegetables Dipped in Chick Pea Flour Batter (Pakora) (1 Pakora) and Tea with Milk (1 Teacup (6 Fl Oz))

Choose baked or air-fried pakoras instead of deep-fried ones, using a thin chickpea-flour coating and plenty of non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, cauliflower, onion, zucchini, or eggplant.

Keep the portion small—for example, 2–3 small pakoras—and avoid pairing them with bread, rice, potatoes, or sweet snacks in the same meal.

Have a protein- and fiber-rich side first, such as plain Greek yogurt, paneer, tofu, or a salad with cucumber, tomato, leafy greens, and lemon.

Add flaxseed, chia seeds, or chopped nuts to the meal or have a small handful of almonds or walnuts alongside it to slow absorption.

Drink tea without sugar, honey, syrups, or sweet biscuits; use a modest amount of unsweetened milk and consider cinnamon or cardamom for flavor.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating to help reduce the post-meal rise.